Never-slip corset holder



May 20, 1941. M. G. WAL-z 2242561 NEVER-SLIP CORSET HOLDER Filed Dec.20, 1939 l, l l.

.l l l l 1 Patented May v20, .19417 NEVER-.SUP y,Const/r Homann Mae G.Walz, San Antonio, Ten. Application December 2o, 1939, serial No.310,227

2 claims.- (o1.

I'his invention relates to a never-slip corset holder.

An object of the invention is the construction of a novel andeflicientdevicefor holding a girdle or corset :down in position withoutthe use of hosiery.

Another object of the invention is the provision engage one of .theeyes-9, for more positively. f fastening the holderin an adjustedposition -upon of means for holding a corset in place, without I usingthe h'ose, as the hose is usually too expensive for this purpose, andtool where shorthose,

- such as knee length are worn.

A still furtherobject of the inventionis the my invention comprisescertain novel constructions, combinations, and arrangements of parts aswill be hereinafter fully described, illustrated in the accompanyingdrawing, and more particularly pointed out in the appended claims.

In thedrawing: v A Figure 1 is a view in elevation of two of the holdersconstructed in accordance with the present invention shown upon the legsof a person.

Figure 2 is an enlarged view, partly in eleva.-

tion and partly in vertical section.

Figure 3 is a horizontal sectional view taken tion of the arrows.

Figure 4 is an-enlarged sectional on line 4 4, Figure 2, `and looking inthe direction of the arrows.

view taken vided with an end 1 overlapping (see Fig. 4) `the other endof theband, and. this end 1 is-provided on its inside with a hook 8'that is adapted to the leg, valthough veryy satisfactory results willbe obtained, v'vithoututilizingA the lband, by reasonof the elastic bodysnugly fitting the leg when placed thereon.

A ounce band I0`is fastened at its inner edge to the upperedge of theelastic body. This novel f lounce band is very useful, in providingmeans free from th'e leg towhich'the fastening means -.II of corsetstrap I2 is attached. As seen in on line 3 3, Figure 2, and looking inthe direc- Fig. '2, the fastening means is free from the leg and doesnot contact it, thereby elimlnatingan undesirable feeling. kIfattachment of fastening means Il was attempted directly to the top ofthe body I thisfwould bevery unsatisfactory, for

then'the fastening means II would be rubbing or V fbearing against theskin of the wearer. How-'- ever, this is entirely obviated by mynovelconstruction.

, The holders and can be also adjusted vertically on the leg. toaccommodate different types of corsets or girdles. Further, by using mynovel holders the wearer will have an admirable means for holding thecorset orf girdle in position,l irrespective' as to Wheth'erthe wearerhas on 'any hose, long hose, or short hose, or socks.

While the elastic surrounding body or bind the leg in a. gentle manner,by closing the slit 5 and hooking up tightly the reinforcing 1 band 6,the holder will be caused torest snugly Referring to the draw-ing, inwhich Ihave shown the preferred embodiment of my invention, vIdesignates an elastic surrounding body,

and 2 is asuitable lining therein; this lining 2 canbe made from silk orany like material. The lining at 3, Fig. 3, is full, being over thefastening means ,4, that is provided for closing the slit or opening 5.Therefore, it will be understood that the lining 2 permits suitableexpansion and contraction of the surrounding'body I.

The slit 5 does not extend to the top edge of the elastic body I, butdoes extend to its lower edge,l and while I have shown a lacing asiasten ing means 4, other common means, such as a Zipper, may be used,for opening and closing the slit, if the 'operator desires.

Around the elastic body I, and at its lower edge, is a reinforcing band8, which is sewed', or

otherwise fastened to the elastic body,- and is pro'- edge or the acumebanale, vwhich top edge isdouble in thickness, by' reason of the bandbeing in' a permanent adjusted position upon the leg. The flounce bandI0 gives freedom all around thtop of the homer, at. any pointer whichband v the corset straps may be attached, with no disagreeableeffect orannoyance to the wearer. This ounce band is usually folded over theupper edge of the elastic body (seeFig. 2) and these folded-in edges arefastened together by aline of. stitching I3. l

Therefore, the fastening means II grip the top folded, as'will beclearlyseen upon referring to the left-hand end or edge of the band in Fig. 2.

While I have 4described the preferredembodi ment of my invention andillustrated the same' in the accompanying I drawing, certain minorchanges oralterations may lappear to one skilled can be adjusted for anysize of leg,-

in the art to which this invention relates during the extensivemanufacture of'. the same. andfI, therefore, reserve the right to makesuch changes or alterations as shall fairly fallwithin the scope of theappended claims. What I claim is:

1. In' a device of. the class described, the combination of acomparatively wide elastic surrounding bod'y provided at one edge withan inwardly extending slit, means for fastening or closing said slittogether, a ounce` band! fastened at its inner edge to the upper edge'of said surrounding body, a reinforcing band fastened to the lowerportion of said body and having an end overlapping said slit, and saidoverlapping end wardly extending slit, a lining within said body andpuckered over said slit, whereby the lining is permitted to expand withthe expansion of said and described.

surrounding body, a ounce band fastened at its inner edge to the upperedge of said surrounding and lining, a reinforcing band fastened overthe lower edge of. said surrounding body, and means for closing saidslit, substantially as shown MAE G. WALz.

